DMW-ADVISORY-42-2026 — Implementation of the New Medical Examination and Visa Processing System for OFWs Bound for the Sultanate of Oman

Department ot Aliarant Morkers Republic of the Philippines

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AdVISORY No. 4 2 Series of 2026

Implementation of the New Medical Examination and Visa Processing System for OFWs Bound for the Sultanate of Oman

the Philippines and to improve the efficiency and quality of services provided. Medical Examination and Visa Procedures System for Filipino workers bound for the Sultanate of Oman,effective 18 May 2026._designed to streamline the process of recruitment for workers from The Ministry of Labor of the Sultanate of Oman announced the implementation of a new

issuance of an employment visa. center and complete the required medical examination and visa processing procedures prior to the Under the new system, migrant workers are required to register with the designated medical

securing Omani mobile numbers prior to deployment. registration, medical examinations, employment contract and document attestation, and other pre- departure facilitation services. The Centre also reportedly provides orientation and awareness sessions on workers' rights and obligations, alongside assistance in opening bank accounts and The Centre aims to provide a centralized and more efficient system for biometric fingerprint

examinations, information currently available indicates that OFWs are expected to undergo the following physical examination, HIV test, Hepatitis B & C Screening, Syphilis Test, Chest X-ray, Urinalysis, Stool Examination, and General Blood Tests. Medical examination requests will be submitted through the OVMC Oman Post Portal. While the OVMC Oman Portal has yet to publish the official checklist of reguired medical

The implementation of the new system shall not impose any additional cost on workers, as all related expenses shall be borne by the accredited recruitment agencies and/or foreign employers.

The following contact details were provided for reference and implementation: Electronic link for submitting medical examination applications:

www.ovmc.omanpost.om

Customer Service Number in the Philippines: +63285400842 Oman Post Customer Service Number: 1001 Email: [email protected]

For official confirmation and future updates, the public is advised to monitor subseguent advisories to be issued by the Department.

For the information and guidance of all concerned.

07 July 2026

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS General Services Divisiot Administrative Service JAINAL T. RASUL JR. Office of the Secretary Officer-In-Charge Undersecretary

Date:July 13,2026 RECEIVED By: _RICHIE M.GUEVARRA Time:02:30 P.M By: DMW General Services Division on July 13, 2026 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED